1 00:00:00,480 --> 00:00:02,800 Speaker 1: Welcome in everyone to Lively Lewis Stories. 2 00:00:03,080 --> 00:00:05,800 Speaker 2: That's right, We're back with even more awesome adventures with 3 00:00:05,960 --> 00:00:06,720 Speaker 2: Levi and Ivy. 4 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:09,719 Speaker 1: Set your storytime eater too fun and get ready to 5 00:00:09,800 --> 00:00:11,000 Speaker 1: join the Lively Lewis crew. 6 00:00:11,160 --> 00:00:13,920 Speaker 2: All you need is your imagination and we go. 7 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:17,400 Speaker 3: I can't make you see we are my story to 8 00:00:17,720 --> 00:00:18,320 Speaker 3: just good day. 9 00:00:20,840 --> 00:00:23,200 Speaker 1: Have you ever wanted to get more Lively Lewis. 10 00:00:22,880 --> 00:00:25,160 Speaker 2: In your life, Well we've got you covered. 11 00:00:25,440 --> 00:00:28,760 Speaker 1: Grab an adult and zoom over to Livelylouishop dot. 12 00:00:28,560 --> 00:00:30,960 Speaker 2: Com or just click on the link in our show notes. 13 00:00:31,200 --> 00:00:35,279 Speaker 3: Enough about that, let's get too Today's super Live Ay 14 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:36,159 Speaker 3: Lewis story. 15 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:40,680 Speaker 1: Today, we're here to share a wonderful story with you, 16 00:00:41,120 --> 00:00:44,800 Speaker 1: but not just any story. A story about a very 17 00:00:44,840 --> 00:00:48,600 Speaker 1: special brother and sister who are best friends, a brother 18 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:52,120 Speaker 1: and sister who are great explorers, and a brother and 19 00:00:52,159 --> 00:00:54,840 Speaker 1: sister who never backed down from an adventure. 20 00:00:55,480 --> 00:00:58,680 Speaker 2: A brother and sister known as Levi and Ivy. 21 00:00:58,920 --> 00:01:02,080 Speaker 1: In this story, they learn very important lesson about kindness 22 00:01:02,080 --> 00:01:05,959 Speaker 1: when they meet some talking friends in a forest, a magnificent, 23 00:01:06,319 --> 00:01:07,600 Speaker 1: enchanted forest. 24 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:10,240 Speaker 2: It's truly an amazing adventure. 25 00:01:10,560 --> 00:01:14,080 Speaker 1: Amazing, yes, but Levi and Ivy soon find out that 26 00:01:14,160 --> 00:01:16,800 Speaker 1: the animals that they call the forest home have a 27 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:20,399 Speaker 1: big problem on their hands. Well, I guess it's really 28 00:01:20,440 --> 00:01:24,000 Speaker 1: more like their paws and wings, because they're animals after all. 29 00:01:24,440 --> 00:01:27,440 Speaker 2: Good point. We felt that a story this good needed 30 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:29,560 Speaker 2: to be shared and were happy to share it with you. 31 00:01:31,240 --> 00:01:33,360 Speaker 1: So one day in the middle of the summer, Levi 32 00:01:33,480 --> 00:01:36,000 Speaker 1: and Ivy were riding bikes around their neighborhood as they 33 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:40,360 Speaker 1: had done hundreds, if not thousands of times before. They 34 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:42,600 Speaker 1: thought they had seen every inch of their neighborhood and 35 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:45,640 Speaker 1: explored it all, but they would soon be in for 36 00:01:45,760 --> 00:01:51,400 Speaker 1: a surprise. Ivy, are you thirsty? Levi called out as 37 00:01:51,400 --> 00:01:53,240 Speaker 1: he pulled his bike over to the side of the road. 38 00:01:54,800 --> 00:01:59,520 Speaker 1: A little, replied Ivy, stopping right next to him. Did 39 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:04,400 Speaker 1: you two, Levi began, until he was interrupted by a sister. 40 00:02:04,840 --> 00:02:08,040 Speaker 1: Bring our water bottles, Ivy said with a smile as 41 00:02:08,080 --> 00:02:11,000 Speaker 1: she reached into the backpack that she was wearing. Of 42 00:02:11,120 --> 00:02:15,440 Speaker 1: course I did, Levi. Awesome, Thank you, Ivy, said Levi 43 00:02:15,600 --> 00:02:18,080 Speaker 1: in between gulps of water. As they sat on the 44 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:20,320 Speaker 1: side of the road enjoying their water bottles. It was 45 00:02:20,360 --> 00:02:22,639 Speaker 1: only a minute before they realized they had to get 46 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:27,760 Speaker 1: some shade. I am so hot, said Ivy. Let's go 47 00:02:27,880 --> 00:02:29,760 Speaker 1: sit under that tree and get out of the sun 48 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:34,000 Speaker 1: for a little bit while we have our water. Levi agreed, 49 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,600 Speaker 1: and they left their bikes by the side of the 50 00:02:35,680 --> 00:02:38,480 Speaker 1: road and walked toward a tall oak tree. They were 51 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:40,720 Speaker 1: right near their favorite park where they had played so 52 00:02:40,919 --> 00:02:45,000 Speaker 1: many times before, but that day the sun was so 53 00:02:45,240 --> 00:02:48,720 Speaker 1: hot that no one at all was enjoying the playground 54 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:53,400 Speaker 1: or even a walk or a picnic. This is nice, 55 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:56,240 Speaker 1: said Levi as he sat back against the giant tree, 56 00:02:56,360 --> 00:02:59,080 Speaker 1: enjoying the cool of the shade. Ivy sat back as well, 57 00:02:59,120 --> 00:03:00,840 Speaker 1: and they talked about that they would be doing for 58 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:02,720 Speaker 1: the rest of the day as he tossed a bright 59 00:03:02,840 --> 00:03:05,920 Speaker 1: orange super bouncy ball back and forth that Levi had 60 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:08,560 Speaker 1: brought along. He had just wanted at the arcade the 61 00:03:08,639 --> 00:03:10,800 Speaker 1: night before and had been bouncing it all over the 62 00:03:10,800 --> 00:03:16,280 Speaker 1: house that morning. It's too hot for baseball, said Levi, 63 00:03:17,639 --> 00:03:21,760 Speaker 1: and it's too hot for bike riding, added Ivy. Even 64 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:24,160 Speaker 1: the water in the swimming pool is too warm to 65 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:27,680 Speaker 1: cool us off. Levi and Ivy kept tossing the tiny 66 00:03:27,720 --> 00:03:29,920 Speaker 1: ball back and forth as they continued their list of 67 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:33,400 Speaker 1: things it was too hot to do. It's way too 68 00:03:33,480 --> 00:03:36,800 Speaker 1: hot to build a second floor in our treehouse, said Levi, 69 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:41,040 Speaker 1: and way way way too hot to build a snowman, 70 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:45,440 Speaker 1: giggled Ivy. Levi started to laugh too, and as he did, 71 00:03:45,480 --> 00:03:47,520 Speaker 1: he lost sight of the bouncy ball as Ivy threw 72 00:03:47,560 --> 00:03:48,040 Speaker 1: it to him. 73 00:03:48,680 --> 00:03:52,240 Speaker 2: My bouncy ball, called out Levi as he jumped up 74 00:03:52,480 --> 00:03:55,000 Speaker 2: and watched the bright orange ball bounce toward a large 75 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:59,800 Speaker 2: row of evergreens and disappear through the thick branches. I'm sorry, 76 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:04,440 Speaker 2: said Ivy as she hopped up too. Let's go get it, 77 00:04:04,960 --> 00:04:07,960 Speaker 2: but it's way under those huge trees. Now we'll never 78 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:11,960 Speaker 2: find it, said Levi. Don't say that, because you know what, 79 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:14,920 Speaker 2: it's not too hot for Ivy said, with a smirk 80 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:20,000 Speaker 2: on her face, an adventure. Levi looked at her and 81 00:04:20,040 --> 00:04:24,360 Speaker 2: began to smile too. You're right, he said, Let's do it. 82 00:04:24,920 --> 00:04:28,120 Speaker 2: Levi and Ivy walked toward the towering trees and knelt 83 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:31,039 Speaker 2: down to look underneath them, hoping the bouncy ball would 84 00:04:31,080 --> 00:04:34,920 Speaker 2: be right there. However, what they saw next was something 85 00:04:34,960 --> 00:04:38,159 Speaker 2: they would never forget. Levi was the first one to 86 00:04:38,200 --> 00:04:43,760 Speaker 2: see and jump back, calling out t Ivey Oh my goodness, 87 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:47,920 Speaker 2: Levi shouted as he flew back and landed on the ground. 88 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:52,200 Speaker 2: What what is it? Ivy called out, as she quickly 89 00:04:52,240 --> 00:04:54,799 Speaker 2: moved closer to the trees to have a look for herself. 90 00:04:55,240 --> 00:04:58,800 Speaker 2: That's when she found herself nose to furry nose with 91 00:04:58,920 --> 00:05:03,719 Speaker 2: a squirrel. Well aren't you cute? Said Ivy, giving her 92 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:07,200 Speaker 2: little critter it's space, but definitely wanting to say hello, 93 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:10,719 Speaker 2: what were you so afraid of? Levi's just a cute 94 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:16,960 Speaker 2: little squirrel. I wasn't afraid, said Levi, quickly scurrying back 95 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:21,080 Speaker 2: over to Ivy. I was surprised and amazed. Why don't 96 00:05:21,120 --> 00:05:24,359 Speaker 2: you ask that squirrel what made me jump? Ask the 97 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:28,440 Speaker 2: squirrel Levi. Like it's going to answer me, laughed Ivy, 98 00:05:28,600 --> 00:05:32,040 Speaker 2: turning back toward her new furry friend. Well, of course 99 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:34,680 Speaker 2: i'd answer you if you asked me a question. It 100 00:05:34,720 --> 00:05:37,640 Speaker 2: would be rude if I didn't, chattered the little squirrel. 101 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:43,560 Speaker 2: Ivy immediately jumped back, just as Levi had. A talking squirrel, 102 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:47,200 Speaker 2: exclaimed Ivy, what's going on here? 103 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:52,120 Speaker 1: So now we have two kids who love an adventure. 104 00:05:52,279 --> 00:05:56,239 Speaker 1: Meeting a talking squirrel sounds like the start of something special, 105 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:59,400 Speaker 1: right It didn't take long for Levi and Ivy to 106 00:05:59,440 --> 00:06:02,880 Speaker 1: introduce them and to ask the squirrel a million questions. 107 00:06:03,240 --> 00:06:06,160 Speaker 1: And who could blame them? Right? I know I'd have 108 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:10,800 Speaker 1: a question or two for a talking squirrel. Let's see, like, 109 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:14,880 Speaker 1: what's your name? What are you doing here? Do you 110 00:06:14,880 --> 00:06:18,400 Speaker 1: live under those giant trees? Do all animals that live 111 00:06:18,440 --> 00:06:21,680 Speaker 1: here talk? Have you seen a bright orange bouncy ball? 112 00:06:22,279 --> 00:06:24,200 Speaker 1: On and on went Levi and I have be asking 113 00:06:24,279 --> 00:06:29,000 Speaker 1: question after question until the little squirrel politely shouted stop. 114 00:06:30,080 --> 00:06:33,200 Speaker 1: I'm sorry, friends, but that's a lot of questions, said 115 00:06:33,200 --> 00:06:35,720 Speaker 1: the little squirrel. Let me try to answer a few. 116 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:39,120 Speaker 1: My name is Charlie. I'm here because I heard you 117 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:41,400 Speaker 1: both talking and I thought you may be able to 118 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:44,760 Speaker 1: help me. I don't live under these trees. I live 119 00:06:44,760 --> 00:06:48,320 Speaker 1: in an enchanted forest just on the other side. Yes, 120 00:06:48,760 --> 00:06:51,359 Speaker 1: all the animals that live in the enchanted forest talk, 121 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:55,880 Speaker 1: but I mean they are animals, so there's also the 122 00:06:55,960 --> 00:07:01,919 Speaker 1: occasional who growl, ribit, chirpit and other animal chatter. And yes, 123 00:07:02,200 --> 00:07:04,760 Speaker 1: I have seen a bright orange bouncy ball. It bounced 124 00:07:04,839 --> 00:07:08,200 Speaker 1: right by me as I heard you talking. That was 125 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:11,760 Speaker 1: a lot of information for anyone to take in not 126 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:14,120 Speaker 1: to mention the fact that it was all being said 127 00:07:14,720 --> 00:07:19,000 Speaker 1: by a talking squirrel. Levi and Ivy were still taking 128 00:07:19,040 --> 00:07:23,560 Speaker 1: it all in when Charlie asked, can you help me? Actually, 129 00:07:23,720 --> 00:07:26,360 Speaker 1: all of the animals in the enchanted forest needs your help. 130 00:07:27,440 --> 00:07:30,040 Speaker 1: Levi and Ivy were beyond curious to know what they 131 00:07:30,040 --> 00:07:34,600 Speaker 1: could possibly help with in an enchanted forest, So when 132 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:37,920 Speaker 1: Charlie asked that they follow him through the giant evergreen trees, 133 00:07:38,240 --> 00:07:40,000 Speaker 1: they went along without delay. 134 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:42,680 Speaker 2: Now this is where the story gets interesting. 135 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:47,360 Speaker 1: Wait a minute, you think the story gets interesting, now 136 00:07:48,280 --> 00:07:51,000 Speaker 1: did you miss the whole part about the talking squirrel? 137 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:52,760 Speaker 1: That was pretty interesting? 138 00:07:53,520 --> 00:07:56,520 Speaker 2: It absolutely is. But you know what could make it 139 00:07:56,600 --> 00:07:59,200 Speaker 2: even more interesting? A troll? 140 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:02,640 Speaker 1: Oh? Okay, you're right. 141 00:08:04,040 --> 00:08:07,000 Speaker 2: Levi and Ivy chased after Charlie as he scurried over 142 00:08:07,120 --> 00:08:11,400 Speaker 2: fallen logs covered in red and white toadstools, through little 143 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:14,880 Speaker 2: streams filled by dazzling waterfalls, and into a clearing that 144 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:18,320 Speaker 2: was sparkling with sunlight. It was truly a magical place, 145 00:08:18,960 --> 00:08:21,160 Speaker 2: but you wouldn't know it by the way the animals 146 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:24,200 Speaker 2: there were acting. They were huddled together in a little 147 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:28,440 Speaker 2: group insects crowded behind tree leaves while chipmunks, skunks, and 148 00:08:28,520 --> 00:08:32,840 Speaker 2: foxes hid under bushes, Birds peeked out of their nests cautiously, 149 00:08:33,320 --> 00:08:38,240 Speaker 2: and snakes slithered quickly into the long grass. Everyone don't 150 00:08:38,240 --> 00:08:41,760 Speaker 2: be scared, it's just me, shouted Charlie in a whisper. 151 00:08:42,480 --> 00:08:45,600 Speaker 2: This is Levi and Ivy. They're friends and I think 152 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:49,920 Speaker 2: they can help us. One by one, the animals quietly 153 00:08:49,960 --> 00:08:54,000 Speaker 2: emerged from their hiding places. Are you sure it's safe, 154 00:08:54,320 --> 00:08:56,439 Speaker 2: question a blue jay from high up in a tree. 155 00:08:56,960 --> 00:09:02,480 Speaker 2: Really really safe, added a nervous hedgehog. Trust me it's safe. 156 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:05,120 Speaker 2: Please come out so we can tell our new friends. 157 00:09:05,320 --> 00:09:07,840 Speaker 2: How are they gonna help us save the enchanted forest? 158 00:09:08,400 --> 00:09:11,360 Speaker 2: Called out Charlie as he looked over his shoulder. He 159 00:09:11,480 --> 00:09:14,640 Speaker 2: seemed to be watching for something, but Levi and Ivy 160 00:09:14,679 --> 00:09:16,280 Speaker 2: didn't know what just yet. 161 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:19,640 Speaker 1: As the animals started to gather around Levi and Ivy, 162 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:22,719 Speaker 1: Charlie finally gave them the answer to the question they 163 00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:26,080 Speaker 1: were both asking themselves. What do you need help with? 164 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:28,880 Speaker 1: Levi and Ivy. We have a problem to deal with, 165 00:09:29,200 --> 00:09:33,360 Speaker 1: A very big problem, shared Charlie. What kind of problem? 166 00:09:33,920 --> 00:09:37,880 Speaker 1: Asked Levi, sounding a little worried. It's a well, well, 167 00:09:38,720 --> 00:09:42,240 Speaker 1: a troll, whispered Charlie, not wanting to scare Levi and 168 00:09:42,320 --> 00:09:48,640 Speaker 1: Ivy away. A mole replied Ivy, looking confused. No I 169 00:09:48,800 --> 00:09:53,160 Speaker 1: think he said it was a ball, said Levi. No 170 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:58,720 Speaker 1: I said a troll, shouted Charlie, in a voice louder 171 00:09:58,760 --> 00:10:01,080 Speaker 1: than he had intended. He covered his mouth with his 172 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:04,040 Speaker 1: hands and told Levi and Ivy to sit down. A 173 00:10:04,160 --> 00:10:06,839 Speaker 1: troll recently took over this land where we'd all live 174 00:10:06,920 --> 00:10:11,079 Speaker 1: for hundreds of years. He's mean, he's rude, and he 175 00:10:11,160 --> 00:10:16,040 Speaker 1: won't leave, explained Charlie. Hey drinks up well our fresh water, 176 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:19,960 Speaker 1: said a salamander. He eats up all the berries, nuts 177 00:10:19,960 --> 00:10:24,360 Speaker 1: and apples, added a deer. He leaves trash everywhere, and 178 00:10:24,480 --> 00:10:28,080 Speaker 1: is so loud sometimes we can't sleep at night, said 179 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:33,040 Speaker 1: a porcupine. And he smells, whispered the tiniest ladybug you've 180 00:10:33,120 --> 00:10:40,040 Speaker 1: ever seen. He what, asked Levi. He smells, repeated the 181 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:44,439 Speaker 1: ladybug in the same tiny voice. He what, asked Ivy Again. 182 00:10:45,440 --> 00:10:52,520 Speaker 1: He's stinks, shouted the ladybug. Sorry, we've got it, answered Levi. 183 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:55,800 Speaker 1: So what are we supposed to do about this troll? 184 00:10:56,640 --> 00:10:58,840 Speaker 1: I saw something special, and both of you when I 185 00:10:58,880 --> 00:11:01,000 Speaker 1: spotted you on the other sid side of those giant 186 00:11:01,040 --> 00:11:06,679 Speaker 1: evergreen trees, said Charlie. You seem brave, smart and adventurous. 187 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:09,600 Speaker 1: That's just what we need to help us drive away 188 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:14,160 Speaker 1: the troll. That and you were both a little taller 189 00:11:14,200 --> 00:11:16,160 Speaker 1: than him, so I think that should help. 190 00:11:17,120 --> 00:11:20,079 Speaker 2: Levi and Ivy felt really bad for all the animals 191 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:23,160 Speaker 2: and the enchanted forests. They looked so sad to have 192 00:11:23,200 --> 00:11:26,079 Speaker 2: a place they loved and called home taken over by 193 00:11:26,120 --> 00:11:28,600 Speaker 2: someone who didn't care about it or them at all. 194 00:11:29,080 --> 00:11:32,760 Speaker 2: We're really sorry, began Ivy. But we've never had to 195 00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:36,040 Speaker 2: deal with a troll problem before, so we don't quite 196 00:11:36,160 --> 00:11:38,920 Speaker 2: know what to do. The closest thing that I've had 197 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:41,400 Speaker 2: to deal with was a new girl at school who 198 00:11:41,440 --> 00:11:44,120 Speaker 2: was being a bit mean to me because she wanted 199 00:11:44,120 --> 00:11:47,040 Speaker 2: to hang out with my friends. Well, I would find 200 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:49,880 Speaker 2: out by talking with her that she was just jealous 201 00:11:49,880 --> 00:11:54,760 Speaker 2: of me. That's why she was acting out. Hmm, said Charlie. 202 00:11:55,160 --> 00:11:58,320 Speaker 2: Did you ever get her to be nice to you? Yes, 203 00:11:59,200 --> 00:12:03,800 Speaker 2: answered Ivy with smile. I remember I invited her. I 204 00:12:03,840 --> 00:12:06,120 Speaker 2: remember I invited her to sit with all of us 205 00:12:06,120 --> 00:12:08,640 Speaker 2: at lunch. We talked and learned we had a lot 206 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:11,720 Speaker 2: in common. She realized it was better to be friends 207 00:12:11,760 --> 00:12:14,440 Speaker 2: with me and all my friends rather than to be 208 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:16,600 Speaker 2: rude to me and push me out of the group. 209 00:12:17,320 --> 00:12:21,040 Speaker 2: Now we're all friends and everyone's happy. Wait a minute, 210 00:12:21,360 --> 00:12:24,800 Speaker 2: said Levi. Do you think that would work with the troll? 211 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:27,400 Speaker 2: Do you think we could change the way he acts 212 00:12:27,400 --> 00:12:31,680 Speaker 2: by treating the situation with kindness? Wow, that sounds like 213 00:12:31,720 --> 00:12:34,760 Speaker 2: a great idea. It's like mom and Dad always say, 214 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:38,240 Speaker 2: kindness and compassion are always a good place to start, 215 00:12:38,720 --> 00:12:42,760 Speaker 2: said Ivy. That sounds like a great plan, replied Charlie, 216 00:12:42,800 --> 00:12:45,880 Speaker 2: looking hopeful. So what do you say? Will you help us? 217 00:12:46,800 --> 00:12:50,920 Speaker 1: Of course, exclaimed Levi and Ivy. Together, then they sat 218 00:12:51,000 --> 00:12:53,240 Speaker 1: down with Charlie and a few other animals and came 219 00:12:53,320 --> 00:12:55,760 Speaker 1: up with a plan to share kindness and compassion with 220 00:12:55,800 --> 00:13:00,880 Speaker 1: the troll and see if that would help. I think 221 00:13:00,920 --> 00:13:03,760 Speaker 1: we should start by involving all the animals in the 222 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:09,120 Speaker 1: forest in our plan, said Ivy. I agree, replied Levi. 223 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:12,120 Speaker 1: The more friends that we want to help, the more 224 00:13:12,200 --> 00:13:14,480 Speaker 1: kindness we can spread, and the faster we can get 225 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:18,360 Speaker 1: this problem taken care of. Charlie and the rest of 226 00:13:18,400 --> 00:13:21,360 Speaker 1: the forest animals then told Levi and Ivy something kind 227 00:13:21,440 --> 00:13:25,040 Speaker 1: they could do each day. Ivy wrote down their suggestions 228 00:13:25,080 --> 00:13:26,920 Speaker 1: in a little notebook she had carried with her in 229 00:13:26,960 --> 00:13:29,959 Speaker 1: her backpack. Once the list was done, she read it 230 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,480 Speaker 1: out loud. 231 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:39,560 Speaker 2: Kindness Checklist, Share with everyone, respect everyone's space, keep your 232 00:13:39,640 --> 00:13:43,400 Speaker 2: voice down when others are trying to sleep, keep things 233 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:47,000 Speaker 2: neat and tidy. Say hello to others when you see them. 234 00:13:47,760 --> 00:13:51,840 Speaker 2: Include everyone in your games and activities. Take up trash 235 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:55,720 Speaker 2: that you see. Help others that may be lost. Share 236 00:13:55,720 --> 00:13:59,440 Speaker 2: a joke with a friend if they look sad. Start 237 00:13:59,480 --> 00:14:03,680 Speaker 2: each day with a kind thought. Do one good deed 238 00:14:03,840 --> 00:14:08,959 Speaker 2: each day. Treat others how you would like to be treated. Wow, 239 00:14:09,480 --> 00:14:14,200 Speaker 2: exclaimed Ivy. These are all great ideas, but that's all 240 00:14:14,240 --> 00:14:17,120 Speaker 2: they'll be until we go out there and start doing them, 241 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:21,080 Speaker 2: said Levi with great excitement. Who's ready to go out 242 00:14:21,080 --> 00:14:25,600 Speaker 2: there and spread some kindness with me? We are, replied 243 00:14:25,640 --> 00:14:29,720 Speaker 2: the forest animals in a thunderous chorus. And that's exactly 244 00:14:29,760 --> 00:14:33,240 Speaker 2: what they did, Levi, Ivy, Charlie and all the other 245 00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:36,560 Speaker 2: animals set off into the forest looking for ways to 246 00:14:36,600 --> 00:14:40,440 Speaker 2: spread kindness and do good deeds. Surely, if we fill 247 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:44,120 Speaker 2: the forest with all this love understanding, in kindness. Some 248 00:14:44,160 --> 00:14:46,520 Speaker 2: of it has to rub off on that mean old troll, 249 00:14:47,320 --> 00:14:50,520 Speaker 2: thought Ivy as she walked with Levi and Charlie. I 250 00:14:50,640 --> 00:14:54,600 Speaker 2: really believe that it will, said Charlie. After all, this 251 00:14:54,640 --> 00:14:57,520 Speaker 2: is an enchanted force full of magic and wonder. 252 00:14:58,480 --> 00:15:00,760 Speaker 1: As they walked along Ivy's I saw a scrap of 253 00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:03,360 Speaker 1: paper on the ground and picked it up. She saw 254 00:15:03,440 --> 00:15:07,440 Speaker 1: another and another and gathered those up too. Those are 255 00:15:07,480 --> 00:15:12,840 Speaker 1: from the troll, explained Charlie. He litters everywhere. He doesn't 256 00:15:12,840 --> 00:15:15,080 Speaker 1: care how it makes a forest look or how it 257 00:15:15,120 --> 00:15:17,800 Speaker 1: makes us feel. We kind of stopped cleaning it up 258 00:15:17,840 --> 00:15:20,760 Speaker 1: because it gets to be too much sometimes. Thank you 259 00:15:20,800 --> 00:15:24,600 Speaker 1: for helping us keep this place clean. Charlie was so 260 00:15:24,680 --> 00:15:26,880 Speaker 1: inspired that he ran around with a few other squirrel 261 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:29,440 Speaker 1: friends and picked up a few bits of trash. Then 262 00:15:29,480 --> 00:15:32,080 Speaker 1: a few other animals joined in, and then a few more. 263 00:15:32,600 --> 00:15:35,720 Speaker 1: Before they knew it, the area was clean, looking like 264 00:15:35,800 --> 00:15:40,400 Speaker 1: it should. Ivy smiled at Charlie, you all did a 265 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:44,080 Speaker 1: great job. See what working together as a team can do. 266 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:49,600 Speaker 1: Levi continued on. He was enjoying the beautiful forest until 267 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:55,520 Speaker 1: he heard a tiny voice cry out help help. He 268 00:15:55,520 --> 00:15:58,720 Speaker 1: heard the little voice traveled from the tall grass just 269 00:15:58,800 --> 00:16:01,760 Speaker 1: off the side of the path where was walking. He 270 00:16:01,840 --> 00:16:04,120 Speaker 1: bent down and searched through the grass until he saw 271 00:16:04,160 --> 00:16:09,120 Speaker 1: a tiny bunny. Hi, little buddy, what's wrong, said Levi 272 00:16:09,240 --> 00:16:12,560 Speaker 1: in a gentle voice. Don't be afraid. I'm here to 273 00:16:12,640 --> 00:16:16,680 Speaker 1: help you. I'm lost. I heard you walking through the 274 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:20,360 Speaker 1: forest and thought you were that mean old troll. I 275 00:16:20,520 --> 00:16:22,840 Speaker 1: ran off the trail away from my family to hide in. 276 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:27,880 Speaker 1: Now I'm lost, cried the little bunny. You're not lost 277 00:16:27,920 --> 00:16:31,240 Speaker 1: when you have a friend with you, smiled Levi. Hop 278 00:16:31,280 --> 00:16:34,560 Speaker 1: into my hand and we'll find your family together. That's 279 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:37,680 Speaker 1: so kind of you, said the little bunny, using his 280 00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:41,080 Speaker 1: long floppy ears to wipe away his tears. Thank you. 281 00:16:41,960 --> 00:16:44,320 Speaker 1: After walking just a few minutes on the trail, Levi 282 00:16:44,320 --> 00:16:47,240 Speaker 1: I saw a few bunnies up ahead. They were frantically 283 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:51,840 Speaker 1: looking all around and calling out, Benny, Benny. Levi looked 284 00:16:51,880 --> 00:16:53,640 Speaker 1: down at the little bunny in his hand and said, 285 00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:57,680 Speaker 1: are you Benny? I am, said the bunny excitedly as 286 00:16:57,680 --> 00:17:01,440 Speaker 1: he heard his mom's voice. That's my mom. He jumped 287 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,320 Speaker 1: out of Levi's hand and ran down the trail to 288 00:17:03,360 --> 00:17:05,920 Speaker 1: meet up with his family. But he wasn't gone long. 289 00:17:05,960 --> 00:17:09,200 Speaker 1: Before he turned around and ran back to Levi. Thank 290 00:17:09,240 --> 00:17:12,639 Speaker 1: you for helping me, Benny said, it really makes me 291 00:17:12,680 --> 00:17:15,320 Speaker 1: want to help others. My mom said, I can walk 292 00:17:15,359 --> 00:17:17,440 Speaker 1: with you and spread some more kindness around if that's 293 00:17:17,480 --> 00:17:21,119 Speaker 1: okay with you. Of course it is, said Levi to 294 00:17:21,119 --> 00:17:22,879 Speaker 1: Benny as he jumped back into his hand. 295 00:17:24,080 --> 00:17:27,040 Speaker 2: As Ivy, Levi, Charlie, and Benny made their way through 296 00:17:27,040 --> 00:17:30,040 Speaker 2: the forest looking for the troll, they were all grated 297 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:33,119 Speaker 2: with smiles and open hearts as they showed love, kindness, 298 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:37,840 Speaker 2: and compassion to all. This is really amazing, said Charlie. 299 00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:40,520 Speaker 2: I'm so excited to see all my forest friends so 300 00:17:40,640 --> 00:17:43,520 Speaker 2: happy again. We've all been so scared of the troll 301 00:17:43,640 --> 00:17:46,560 Speaker 2: lately that we've all kept to ourselves and spent more 302 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:50,320 Speaker 2: time hiding than being together. Levi and Ivy were happy 303 00:17:50,359 --> 00:17:53,080 Speaker 2: they could help, but they knew their biggest hurdle was 304 00:17:53,119 --> 00:17:56,679 Speaker 2: still waiting for them somewhere in the forest, but a 305 00:17:56,720 --> 00:18:00,440 Speaker 2: smaller hurdle was right in front of them. Levi and 306 00:18:00,480 --> 00:18:03,240 Speaker 2: Ivy continued along with Charlie and Benny. They got a 307 00:18:03,280 --> 00:18:06,160 Speaker 2: little hungry. They saw an apple tree and ran over 308 00:18:06,200 --> 00:18:09,040 Speaker 2: to it. This is the one the tree that the 309 00:18:09,080 --> 00:18:12,840 Speaker 2: troll eats from all the time, began Charlie. It's usually 310 00:18:12,840 --> 00:18:15,959 Speaker 2: filled with apples, but since he eats them all, hardly 311 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:18,320 Speaker 2: anyone in the forest has been able to have one 312 00:18:18,400 --> 00:18:22,359 Speaker 2: in the longest time, and it's sad because they're the 313 00:18:22,440 --> 00:18:26,400 Speaker 2: best apples you'll ever taste. Levi and Ivy loved apples 314 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:28,720 Speaker 2: and looked all over the tree to see if there 315 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:32,880 Speaker 2: was maybe one the troll had left behind, and sure enough, 316 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:38,800 Speaker 2: after searching and searching, Levi called out, I see one. Thankfully. 317 00:18:38,800 --> 00:18:41,280 Speaker 2: It was quite big, which was great since it was 318 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:44,240 Speaker 2: the only apple on the tree, and Levi of course 319 00:18:44,320 --> 00:18:47,679 Speaker 2: wanted to share it with Ivy, Charlie and Benny. But 320 00:18:47,920 --> 00:18:50,439 Speaker 2: just as he was reaching for it, a rather large 321 00:18:50,480 --> 00:18:52,439 Speaker 2: hawk flew down and grabbed it. 322 00:18:53,080 --> 00:18:56,760 Speaker 1: Thanks for finding me a snack, the hawk laughed as 323 00:18:56,760 --> 00:18:58,760 Speaker 1: he landed in a high branch of the tree nearby. 324 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:04,240 Speaker 1: It's one of these apples in a long time. Excuse me, 325 00:19:04,800 --> 00:19:07,800 Speaker 1: I'd be called out, but my brother found that apple. 326 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:11,080 Speaker 1: It's not yours, but if you return it, we can 327 00:19:11,119 --> 00:19:14,119 Speaker 1: all share it. The hawk just began to laugh and 328 00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:17,320 Speaker 1: he started to peck at the apple. No way, he 329 00:19:17,359 --> 00:19:19,880 Speaker 1: said between bites. Why would I share it? With you. 330 00:19:20,600 --> 00:19:23,520 Speaker 1: That troll doesn't ever share anything with anyone, so I 331 00:19:23,560 --> 00:19:26,000 Speaker 1: think that's the way to go. I have to watch 332 00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:30,119 Speaker 1: out for myself. Levi didn't get upset at the hawk. Instead, 333 00:19:30,119 --> 00:19:33,120 Speaker 1: he wanted to talk with them. I'm sorry the troll 334 00:19:33,160 --> 00:19:36,359 Speaker 1: has taken your tasty apples and won't share, but that's 335 00:19:36,359 --> 00:19:39,320 Speaker 1: no reason for you to do the same, Levi began. 336 00:19:40,040 --> 00:19:43,320 Speaker 1: We're all hungry, not just you. Think of how you 337 00:19:43,359 --> 00:19:46,000 Speaker 1: would feel if I was holding that apple and refused 338 00:19:46,040 --> 00:19:50,080 Speaker 1: to share it with you. The hawk had never thought 339 00:19:50,080 --> 00:19:52,280 Speaker 1: of it that way. He had gotten so used to 340 00:19:52,320 --> 00:19:54,760 Speaker 1: seeing the troll not share or think of others that 341 00:19:54,840 --> 00:19:57,840 Speaker 1: he started to act the same way. The hawk grabbed 342 00:19:57,840 --> 00:19:59,840 Speaker 1: the apple with his claws and flew down to Levi. 343 00:20:01,640 --> 00:20:04,280 Speaker 1: I'm very sorry, said the hawk as he placed the 344 00:20:04,320 --> 00:20:07,520 Speaker 1: apple in Levi's hand. I know sharing is the right 345 00:20:07,560 --> 00:20:10,320 Speaker 1: thing to do. I just got caught up thinking of myself. 346 00:20:10,840 --> 00:20:13,760 Speaker 1: As the hawk turned to fly off, Levi stopped him. 347 00:20:14,119 --> 00:20:17,119 Speaker 1: There's enough to share. Why don't you join us for 348 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:18,440 Speaker 1: a snack, he said. 349 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:22,119 Speaker 2: The hawk looks stunned. Why would you share with me 350 00:20:22,240 --> 00:20:24,480 Speaker 2: after I was so rude to you, said the hawk. 351 00:20:24,920 --> 00:20:28,040 Speaker 2: I'vey stepped in with an answer. It's because the more 352 00:20:28,080 --> 00:20:31,520 Speaker 2: we work together, the better it is for everyone. She said. 353 00:20:32,080 --> 00:20:36,480 Speaker 2: The way you feel now understood, accepted, and included feels good, 354 00:20:36,600 --> 00:20:40,280 Speaker 2: doesn't it. The hawk nodded his head. Now that you've 355 00:20:40,280 --> 00:20:42,800 Speaker 2: felt that way, you'll be more likely to want to 356 00:20:42,840 --> 00:20:46,679 Speaker 2: share that wonderful feeling with others. Ivey said with a smile. 357 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:50,320 Speaker 2: Being kind is powerful. You now have the power to 358 00:20:50,359 --> 00:20:53,600 Speaker 2: make others feel good, smile and know that someone is 359 00:20:53,640 --> 00:20:56,600 Speaker 2: looking out for them. The hawk agreed and thanked them 360 00:20:56,640 --> 00:20:59,639 Speaker 2: all for the tasty snack. Levi divided up the apple 361 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:03,800 Speaker 2: into five pieces and they all enjoyed it together. I'm Henry, 362 00:21:03,840 --> 00:21:06,480 Speaker 2: by the way, said the hawk, and I'd be happy 363 00:21:06,560 --> 00:21:09,080 Speaker 2: to help in any way I can. Levi explained that 364 00:21:09,119 --> 00:21:11,080 Speaker 2: they were in search of the troll to try to 365 00:21:11,119 --> 00:21:14,720 Speaker 2: show him like they had just shown Henry, that kindness 366 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:18,240 Speaker 2: and compassion is always a good place to start. As 367 00:21:18,280 --> 00:21:21,000 Speaker 2: they all walked on looking for the troll, they met 368 00:21:21,080 --> 00:21:23,639 Speaker 2: up with many other forest friends who wanted to help, 369 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:26,879 Speaker 2: and a few more forest friends that needed some convincing 370 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:30,680 Speaker 2: like Henry did. But in the end, all the animals 371 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:33,480 Speaker 2: decided it was best to form a supportive and strong 372 00:21:33,520 --> 00:21:36,760 Speaker 2: community and stand up to the troll once and for all. 373 00:21:41,560 --> 00:21:45,560 Speaker 1: This kindest thing sure is fun, said Henry the Hawk 374 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:48,000 Speaker 1: as he flew over Levi in Ivy's head as they 375 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:52,240 Speaker 1: made their way further into the enchanted forest. I forgot 376 00:21:52,240 --> 00:21:56,440 Speaker 1: how nice it felt to be nice. That's really wonderful 377 00:21:56,480 --> 00:22:00,480 Speaker 1: to hear, replied Ivy with a big smile, Hoping when 378 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:02,879 Speaker 1: we meet the troll he'll have the same reaction to 379 00:22:02,960 --> 00:22:06,439 Speaker 1: our kindness that you did. Yeah, I'm hoping he was 380 00:22:06,560 --> 00:22:09,199 Speaker 1: nice at one point and can remember how that felt, 381 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:11,600 Speaker 1: and that you can always go back to that way 382 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:15,720 Speaker 1: of thinking and acting, added Levi. It's never too late 383 00:22:15,800 --> 00:22:19,119 Speaker 1: to be nice. As they continued along, Benny the Bunny 384 00:22:19,160 --> 00:22:22,640 Speaker 1: hopped along beside them. He was little, but his heart 385 00:22:22,800 --> 00:22:25,560 Speaker 1: was so big. He did all he could to be 386 00:22:25,680 --> 00:22:29,320 Speaker 1: kind and friendly to every animal they saw. This is 387 00:22:29,480 --> 00:22:32,640 Speaker 1: so much fun, said Benny. I can't wait to meet 388 00:22:32,680 --> 00:22:35,159 Speaker 1: that troll. There's no way he'll be able to be 389 00:22:35,280 --> 00:22:40,760 Speaker 1: mean once he meets us. That's right, giggled Charlie. Where 390 00:22:40,760 --> 00:22:44,280 Speaker 1: the Kindness Crew and spreading kindness is what we do. 391 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:47,880 Speaker 1: I can't wait to see that troll's big frown turn 392 00:22:47,920 --> 00:22:50,280 Speaker 1: into a big smile when we teach him that being 393 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:54,600 Speaker 1: nice is the way to be squawkeed Henry. Oh yeah, 394 00:22:54,720 --> 00:22:57,880 Speaker 1: I bet he'll change his mean old troll ways and 395 00:22:57,920 --> 00:23:01,760 Speaker 1: become the nicest, kindest, sweetest troll ever to live in 396 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:05,239 Speaker 1: this forest, said a voice from behind the group. They 397 00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:07,160 Speaker 1: all thought it was someone else saying it, so they 398 00:23:07,160 --> 00:23:09,760 Speaker 1: didn't think much of it until the voice kept going. 399 00:23:10,640 --> 00:23:13,280 Speaker 1: Or you'll meet the troll and he'll be so mean 400 00:23:13,640 --> 00:23:16,720 Speaker 1: and grumpy that no amount of kindness can change him. 401 00:23:16,960 --> 00:23:19,640 Speaker 1: Or he'll send you all running back to your little, magical, 402 00:23:19,800 --> 00:23:24,560 Speaker 1: enchanted houses. The voice continued, shaking under your little beds 403 00:23:24,680 --> 00:23:27,880 Speaker 1: and hoping not mean old troll doesn't eat up all 404 00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:31,000 Speaker 1: your precious little apples and drink up all your sparkling 405 00:23:31,080 --> 00:23:32,720 Speaker 1: cool water again this week. 406 00:23:33,359 --> 00:23:37,240 Speaker 2: That doesn't sound like something Levi Ivy, Charlie, Benny or 407 00:23:37,280 --> 00:23:40,239 Speaker 2: Henry would say, And they would all soon realize that 408 00:23:40,359 --> 00:23:43,639 Speaker 2: as one by one they turned around and found themselves 409 00:23:43,640 --> 00:23:48,439 Speaker 2: face to face with the troll. He was small, but 410 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:52,560 Speaker 2: seemed larger than life, with an overwhelmingly negative energy. His 411 00:23:52,760 --> 00:23:55,639 Speaker 2: hair was messy, and his clothes were stained with dirt 412 00:23:55,760 --> 00:23:59,439 Speaker 2: and berry juice. With his eyebrows turned down and scowl 413 00:23:59,480 --> 00:24:02,560 Speaker 2: on his face. He didn't need to speak another word. 414 00:24:03,119 --> 00:24:07,040 Speaker 2: The message he was sending out was quite clear. Stay 415 00:24:07,400 --> 00:24:11,560 Speaker 2: away from me. The troll didn't look interested in joining 416 00:24:11,560 --> 00:24:14,640 Speaker 2: the Kindness crew, let alone listening to anything they had 417 00:24:14,680 --> 00:24:19,840 Speaker 2: to say. Ivy, Levi, Charlie, Benny and Henry all quickly 418 00:24:19,880 --> 00:24:23,880 Speaker 2: huddled together, just staring at the troll. None of them 419 00:24:23,880 --> 00:24:26,359 Speaker 2: were sure what to do or what to say. What 420 00:24:26,480 --> 00:24:30,119 Speaker 2: do we have here, the troll began as he slowly 421 00:24:30,240 --> 00:24:34,240 Speaker 2: walked toward the nervous group, A bunch of do gooders 422 00:24:34,280 --> 00:24:38,440 Speaker 2: trying to spread kindness through the forest. Well, isn't that 423 00:24:38,640 --> 00:24:40,399 Speaker 2: just the sweetest thing I've ever heard? 424 00:24:41,920 --> 00:24:42,960 Speaker 1: Levi and Ivy. 425 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:46,840 Speaker 2: Something tells me he doesn't really think it's the sweetest thing, 426 00:24:47,320 --> 00:24:52,119 Speaker 2: whispered Benny. You're absolutely right, replied Levi, as Benny jumped 427 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:55,120 Speaker 2: up into his hands. I hope you haven't gotten your 428 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:57,959 Speaker 2: hopes up of finding me and turning me into some 429 00:24:58,240 --> 00:25:01,840 Speaker 2: lovey dovey troll who would rather help others rather than 430 00:25:01,880 --> 00:25:05,919 Speaker 2: help himself, snarled the troll. Because I'll save you the 431 00:25:05,960 --> 00:25:10,160 Speaker 2: time and the effort. I'm not changing and you and 432 00:25:10,240 --> 00:25:13,600 Speaker 2: all the other animals in this little forest. Better get 433 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:14,400 Speaker 2: used to it. 434 00:25:16,200 --> 00:25:19,680 Speaker 1: Levi, Ivy, Charlie, Benny, and Henry didn't know what to do. 435 00:25:20,400 --> 00:25:26,000 Speaker 1: Then all of a sudden, Ivy stepped forward. Okay, she said, 436 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:30,280 Speaker 1: trying to sound strong and unafraid. What did you say? 437 00:25:30,880 --> 00:25:34,119 Speaker 1: Asked the troll, sounding confused. You're fine with what I 438 00:25:34,240 --> 00:25:38,840 Speaker 1: just said. You don't want to try to change me? No, 439 00:25:39,119 --> 00:25:41,919 Speaker 1: I'm not fine with what you said. And yes I 440 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:45,040 Speaker 1: do wish we could change your unkind ways, but if 441 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:48,040 Speaker 1: you don't want to change, then there's little we can do, 442 00:25:48,640 --> 00:25:53,400 Speaker 1: said Ivy. That's not how these conversations usually go, said 443 00:25:53,400 --> 00:25:56,680 Speaker 1: the troll, sounding mad. You're supposed to either run away, 444 00:25:56,720 --> 00:26:00,040 Speaker 1: upset or try to take me on, But I'm so 445 00:26:00,119 --> 00:26:02,360 Speaker 1: much stronger and I'll win and I'll get my way 446 00:26:02,359 --> 00:26:06,480 Speaker 1: no matter what. Well not today, added Levi as he 447 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:09,840 Speaker 1: stood right next to Ivy. Today, we don't want to 448 00:26:09,960 --> 00:26:13,000 Speaker 1: run or fight. We want to ask you one question. 449 00:26:14,080 --> 00:26:17,680 Speaker 1: Why do you act this way? Because I'm a mean 450 00:26:17,920 --> 00:26:22,000 Speaker 1: old troll, That's why, shouted the troll. Because that's the 451 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:26,840 Speaker 1: way everyone thinks I should act, So that's what I do. 452 00:26:26,840 --> 00:26:32,760 Speaker 1: Do you think you should act like that? Ask Benny. Well, well, yeah, 453 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:37,000 Speaker 1: I I guess, so I don't know, said the troll, 454 00:26:37,040 --> 00:26:41,760 Speaker 1: sounding a bit confused. Have you ever been nice? Asked Henry. 455 00:26:42,600 --> 00:26:44,399 Speaker 1: I know how easy it is to get caught up 456 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:48,000 Speaker 1: only thinking of yourself. It becomes easy to only answer 457 00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:50,600 Speaker 1: to yourself, and before you know it, you don't have 458 00:26:50,640 --> 00:26:53,359 Speaker 1: to answer to anyone ever again, because when you act 459 00:26:53,440 --> 00:26:56,600 Speaker 1: unkind and mean, no one wants to be around you. 460 00:26:57,600 --> 00:27:01,200 Speaker 2: The troll just stood there. Is once angry and scary 461 00:27:01,240 --> 00:27:05,200 Speaker 2: face now looked sad and lonely because what Henry said 462 00:27:05,600 --> 00:27:09,200 Speaker 2: was exactly how he was feeling. No one has ever 463 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:11,840 Speaker 2: stopped long enough to talk to me like this, said 464 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:17,520 Speaker 2: the troll. But yes, I used to be nice, Levi, Ivy, Charlie, Benny, 465 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:20,080 Speaker 2: and Henry all stepped in a bit closer to listen 466 00:27:20,119 --> 00:27:23,760 Speaker 2: to the troll, something they would find out no one 467 00:27:23,760 --> 00:27:26,359 Speaker 2: had done in a very long time. First off, my 468 00:27:26,480 --> 00:27:28,879 Speaker 2: name is bo. I tried to make friends when I 469 00:27:28,920 --> 00:27:32,000 Speaker 2: first found this part of the enchanted forest, but every 470 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:34,560 Speaker 2: time I tried to talk with an animal, they would 471 00:27:34,640 --> 00:27:38,560 Speaker 2: run away. Bobie gamb They said I was too big 472 00:27:38,640 --> 00:27:42,040 Speaker 2: and I looked mean. They didn't even know me. How 473 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:45,000 Speaker 2: would they know if I was mean? Bowing on to 474 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:47,560 Speaker 2: tell the Kindness Crew that the animals he met never 475 00:27:47,640 --> 00:27:51,000 Speaker 2: wanted to get to know him. They already had formed 476 00:27:51,040 --> 00:27:54,120 Speaker 2: opinions about him, So after trying for a long time 477 00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:56,679 Speaker 2: to make others like him, he decided to just be 478 00:27:56,840 --> 00:28:00,560 Speaker 2: what they thought. He was, a mean old troll. That's 479 00:28:00,600 --> 00:28:02,919 Speaker 2: when I started to eat all your food, drink all 480 00:28:02,960 --> 00:28:06,399 Speaker 2: your water, and not care or focus on anyone but me, 481 00:28:07,200 --> 00:28:09,720 Speaker 2: sighed Bau, looking sad. I didn't like the way it 482 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:12,560 Speaker 2: made me feel at first, but then it just became 483 00:28:12,680 --> 00:28:16,280 Speaker 2: who I was, and I never looked back until today. 484 00:28:17,520 --> 00:28:20,840 Speaker 2: Thank you so much for talking to me. Henry walked 485 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:23,280 Speaker 2: up to Bow and put a wing around his broad shoulders. 486 00:28:25,080 --> 00:28:28,919 Speaker 1: I know just how you feel, Henry said. It's just 487 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:31,840 Speaker 1: the way I felt before I met this group. They 488 00:28:31,840 --> 00:28:35,359 Speaker 1: made me feel understood, accepted and included and changed my 489 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:39,760 Speaker 1: whole world. They taught me that being kind is powerful, 490 00:28:39,880 --> 00:28:42,880 Speaker 1: and that I and now you have the power to 491 00:28:42,920 --> 00:28:46,720 Speaker 1: make others feel good, smile and know that someone is 492 00:28:46,760 --> 00:28:51,400 Speaker 1: looking out for them. It's a pretty great feeling, said 493 00:28:51,400 --> 00:28:53,400 Speaker 1: Beau in a low voice, as a smile returned to 494 00:28:53,440 --> 00:28:57,680 Speaker 1: his face. I haven't smiled in a long time. It 495 00:28:57,720 --> 00:29:04,800 Speaker 1: feels really good, and you have a great smile, said Ivy. 496 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:07,520 Speaker 1: I'm so happy that we could help you today by 497 00:29:07,520 --> 00:29:11,720 Speaker 1: showing kindness and compassion. We've been working with the animals 498 00:29:11,720 --> 00:29:14,440 Speaker 1: in the forest to show more kindness, so I think 499 00:29:14,440 --> 00:29:19,120 Speaker 1: you should give them another chance. Bo looked nervous, not 500 00:29:19,320 --> 00:29:21,360 Speaker 1: like the mean old troll everyone had made him out 501 00:29:21,400 --> 00:29:24,560 Speaker 1: to be. He just needed a friend, and lucky for him, 502 00:29:24,880 --> 00:29:30,360 Speaker 1: he found five that day. Aside from kindness and compassion, 503 00:29:30,800 --> 00:29:34,480 Speaker 1: they taught Bo empathy, the ability to understand and share 504 00:29:34,520 --> 00:29:37,400 Speaker 1: the feelings of another. He learned from them to be 505 00:29:37,480 --> 00:29:40,240 Speaker 1: true to his heart, and his heart told him to 506 00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:43,280 Speaker 1: be kind no matter what anyone else thought of him. 507 00:29:44,840 --> 00:29:47,840 Speaker 1: The Kindness Crew walked Bo back into the enchanted forest 508 00:29:47,840 --> 00:29:51,000 Speaker 1: and introduced him to all the animals there. They were 509 00:29:51,040 --> 00:29:54,440 Speaker 1: cautious at first, but once they allowed themselves to get 510 00:29:54,480 --> 00:29:57,480 Speaker 1: to know Bo, they realized they had a lot in common. 511 00:29:58,480 --> 00:30:00,720 Speaker 1: Bo promised not to take all their food and water 512 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:04,640 Speaker 1: litter anymore or scare them, and in turn, the animals 513 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:07,440 Speaker 1: apologize for not getting to know the real Bow from 514 00:30:07,520 --> 00:30:11,760 Speaker 1: the beginning. We'd be happy to have you here with us, 515 00:30:12,400 --> 00:30:15,600 Speaker 1: said Charlie to Bo. Thank you so much, but I 516 00:30:15,680 --> 00:30:17,920 Speaker 1: live in another part of the forest with my family, 517 00:30:18,400 --> 00:30:21,000 Speaker 1: said Bo. I think it's important that I go back 518 00:30:21,040 --> 00:30:23,080 Speaker 1: and share all that I learned from you with them, 519 00:30:23,680 --> 00:30:26,480 Speaker 1: you know, spread kindness a little further through the forest. 520 00:30:27,040 --> 00:30:30,680 Speaker 1: But you'll come back and visit, right, asked Henry, and 521 00:30:30,720 --> 00:30:35,320 Speaker 1: Benny of course, replied Bo. I'd miss my new friends 522 00:30:35,360 --> 00:30:38,680 Speaker 1: too much. Not too They all smiled and waved goodbye 523 00:30:38,680 --> 00:30:41,400 Speaker 1: to Bow as he walked off. But before he left, 524 00:30:41,440 --> 00:30:43,360 Speaker 1: he reached into the pocket of his vest he was 525 00:30:43,360 --> 00:30:49,440 Speaker 1: wearing and grabbed something small, bouncy and bright orange. Here 526 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:52,520 Speaker 1: you go, Charlie, said Bo, tossing the object to him. 527 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:54,920 Speaker 1: I found this in the woods. When I come back, 528 00:30:54,960 --> 00:30:58,440 Speaker 1: we can all play together. As it flew through the 529 00:30:58,480 --> 00:31:02,800 Speaker 1: air leve, I called out my bouncy ball. He reached 530 00:31:02,800 --> 00:31:05,480 Speaker 1: out and grabbed it. As Bo disappeared into the sunset, 531 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:09,440 Speaker 1: Charlie just smiled and said, I knew we'd find that 532 00:31:09,520 --> 00:31:15,160 Speaker 1: bouncy ball. Eric, are you crying? That's so sweet. 533 00:31:15,920 --> 00:31:19,120 Speaker 2: I mean, it's just such a great story. Bou needed 534 00:31:19,120 --> 00:31:21,840 Speaker 2: a friend and found five of them through kindness, and 535 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:25,320 Speaker 2: Levi got his bouncy ball back. What could be better 536 00:31:25,360 --> 00:31:28,080 Speaker 2: than that? But that's not where the story ends, Levi 537 00:31:28,160 --> 00:31:30,479 Speaker 2: and Ivy. We can't thank you enough for helping us 538 00:31:30,480 --> 00:31:33,920 Speaker 2: solve our troll problem, said Charlie, giving his new friends 539 00:31:33,920 --> 00:31:36,720 Speaker 2: a big hug. We'd love to have you stay for dinner. 540 00:31:37,240 --> 00:31:42,800 Speaker 2: That's when Levi and Ivy's eyes got wide. Oh no, dinner, 541 00:31:43,560 --> 00:31:47,120 Speaker 2: they both exclaimed. We told Mom and Dad would be 542 00:31:47,160 --> 00:31:52,360 Speaker 2: home for dinner, said Levi. We have to go, replied Ivy. Charlie, 543 00:31:52,400 --> 00:31:55,400 Speaker 2: we loved meeting you, Benny, Henry, and all the other 544 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:58,680 Speaker 2: animals in the enchanted forest, said Levi. This will be 545 00:31:58,720 --> 00:32:01,440 Speaker 2: a day we'll never forget. We hope you keep the 546 00:32:01,560 --> 00:32:04,600 Speaker 2: Kindness Crew running until we come back, said Ivy with 547 00:32:04,640 --> 00:32:08,600 Speaker 2: a smile. Of course, said Charlie, we can't wait to 548 00:32:08,600 --> 00:32:09,480 Speaker 2: see you both again. 549 00:32:10,880 --> 00:32:13,680 Speaker 1: As Levi and Ivy ran back through the giant evergreen 550 00:32:13,720 --> 00:32:16,120 Speaker 1: trees to their bikes, they turned to each other with 551 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:21,520 Speaker 1: a look of disbelief. Did that really just happen, asked Ivy. 552 00:32:22,480 --> 00:32:26,160 Speaker 1: It felt like a dream, replied Levi. But I think 553 00:32:26,240 --> 00:32:29,680 Speaker 1: it's the best adventure we've ever had. I think we 554 00:32:29,840 --> 00:32:33,600 Speaker 1: really made a difference. Kindness and compassion are always a 555 00:32:33,640 --> 00:32:36,280 Speaker 1: good place to start, smiled Ivy. As they jumped on 556 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:39,400 Speaker 1: their bikes and headed home. Yes, they made it home 557 00:32:39,440 --> 00:32:43,720 Speaker 1: for dinner. Yes, Levi got his bright orange bouncy ball back. 558 00:32:44,080 --> 00:32:47,640 Speaker 1: Yes they had quite the story to tell their parents. Yes, 559 00:32:47,720 --> 00:32:51,320 Speaker 1: they continued to spread kindness everywhere they went. And yes, 560 00:32:51,960 --> 00:32:55,560 Speaker 1: they returned to visit with Charlie, Henry, Benny Bow and 561 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:58,840 Speaker 1: all the animals in the enchanted forest as often as 562 00:32:58,880 --> 00:32:59,360 Speaker 1: they could. 563 00:33:00,440 --> 00:33:03,080 Speaker 2: Even though our story is over, we hope you'll remember 564 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:06,640 Speaker 2: it always. How taking the time to listen, be kind, 565 00:33:06,800 --> 00:33:11,080 Speaker 2: and show compassion can change someone's whole world, even yours. 566 00:33:11,960 --> 00:33:16,360 Speaker 2: Until next time, remember kindness and compassion are always a 567 00:33:16,360 --> 00:33:17,280 Speaker 2: good place to start. 568 00:33:23,560 --> 00:33:26,160 Speaker 1: Thanks for joining us today. We hope you enjoyed the 569 00:33:26,200 --> 00:33:28,160 Speaker 1: story and learned a little something too. 570 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:31,280 Speaker 2: And since we know everyone has their own story, we'd 571 00:33:31,320 --> 00:33:32,280 Speaker 2: love to hear yours. 572 00:33:32,520 --> 00:33:34,680 Speaker 1: If you have an idea for a Lively Lewis story, 573 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:37,560 Speaker 1: leave a comment on our Apple podcast review page with 574 00:33:37,760 --> 00:33:41,120 Speaker 1: five stars, your idea and your little one's name. Then 575 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:43,240 Speaker 1: maybe I'm next to thank you. 576 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:46,600 Speaker 2: We'll be with you until our next story time. 577 00:33:46,640 --> 00:33:48,480 Speaker 1: Hangout, gain friends and name. 578 00:33:48,880 --> 00:33:53,240 Speaker 3: We can't wait to share another fun, Livery Lewis story 579 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:54,040 Speaker 3: with you.